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Pope Francis Called in Sick Today

Alison Lesley · Jun 27, 2014 · 1 min read

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Pope Francis has cancelled a visit to a Roman hospital after falling ill again.

His health status is being questioned as the 77-year-old has had a series of conditions recently.

The Pontiff was due for a scheduled visit to Gemelli Hospital, but cancelled an hour after his expected arrival time. The Vatican’s official statement said the cancellation was because of an “unexpected indisposition.”

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